Of Local Interest

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 1:00 AM

Outdoor Easter Drama

Pine Grove Church of God at Edinburg is presenting the outdoor Easter drama, "His Passion-Our Redemption" on the church grounds on April 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. each night. The church is located 11 miles east of Carthage and 11 miles west of Philadelphia on Highway 16. For more information, please call the church office at 601-267-3368. (No charge)

Black Rodeo

A 5K obesity walk/run will be held Saturday morning in conjunction with the Black Rodeo. Proceeds from the walk will go to Boys and Girls Clubs of Neshoba County and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The fee for the walk is $10. Kids 12 and under admission is free. The event will start at 8 a.m. For more information call 601-656-1050.

One Way Quartet

High Hill Baptist Church, Neshoba County, will host One Day Quartet in concert for their Fifth Sunday Gospel Singing on Sunday, March 30 at 6 p.m.

Rev. Don Cook, pastor, and Mike Barker, music director, invite the public the attend.

A love offering will be accepted.

Herbert Baptist Church Revival

Herbert Baptist Church will host a revival on March 23-26. Times are Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The church is located on Mississippi 491, south in Union.

Guest evangelist will be Dr. Michael Thurmond. Everyone is invited to come and worship.

Passes Qualifying Examination

Dr. James Lock, of the Walnut Grove Medical Clinic, has successfully passed the 2013 Qualifying Examination and has been designated by the American Society of Hypertension Specialists (ASH) as a certified hypertension specialist.

Dr. Lock is a native of Brandon. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg and Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Lock completed his internship and residence at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Dr. Lock's practice is at the Walnut Grove Medical Clinic, located at 199 Rimmer St. in Walnut Grove.

Benefit for Baby

Current

A benefit will be held for Baby Current, the son of Ben and Carrie Wallace, on Saturday, April 5 at Thunder Ridge.

Music starts at 7 p.m. by Pinnishook along with special guest, Nashville musician Zack Logan.

The St. Paul MB Church's youth revival will be held March 24-28 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a different messenger each night: Evangelist Mary Watkins on Monday, Pastor Beverly Gill on Tuesday, Evangelist Patricia Griffin on Wednesday, Pastor Marie Hawthorne on Thursday and Pastor Alene Parker on Friday. The public is invited. Rev. Sylvester Hampton is pastor.

New Destiny at Cedar Grove

Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 883 Cedar Grove Road, Lena, will host New Destiny from Byhalia on Sunday, March 30 at 5 p.m. A love offering will be received and fellowship afterwards. The vhurch is located one mile off Highway 13 between Good Hope and Highway 25. For more information call 601-519-7012.

Seed Starting 101

Seed Starting 101 will be presented on Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Dorman Greenhouses on the MSU campus. Learn how to prepare soil; control, temperature and light; transplant and avoid diseases, plus more tips and techniques for starting your own annual vegetables, herbs and flowers from seed in this hands on workshop. Please RSVP by March 27 by emailing gcdenny@pss.msstate.edu or calling 662-325-1682.

Domestic Violence Awareness Event

Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter in Meridian will hold a public awareness event on Thursday, March 20 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Philadelphia-Neshoba County Public Library. Bring your lunch and join us for an informative session to learn about domestic violence and the resources available for your community to support victims and their families. The event is open to the public.

Herrington Reunion

The annual Herrington family reunion will be held on Saturday, March 29 at noon in the fellowship hall of Pine Grove Baptist Church in the House community. All descendents of the Herrington family are invited to attend. Bring a covered dish and enjoy the fellowship. Also, bring any old pictures of the Herrington family that you'd like to exhibit during the reunion. Please contact Lesia Herrington Bruno at 601-416-5378 for any further information.

Party with Disney characters

A party with Disney characters will be held Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for $10 per child at East Philadelphia Baptist Church.

Bring your camera for pictures with the characters and an autograph book. Call church office at 601-656-4797 for tickets or more information.

Spring Revival

Pastor Kelly Tingle of Enon Missionary Baptist Church invited everyone to attend spring revival on March 23-26. Evangelist Brian McBride will be bringing the messages. Sunday services will be at 11 a.m., followed by lunch in the fellowship hall, then afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday nights will be at 7 p.m. each night. Special music at each service will be provided by the McBrides. The church is located at 12301 Road 248, Union.

Fish Fry & Rummage Sale

Mars Hill Church of God in Christ will have a fish fry and rummage sale on Saturday, March 22. The rummage sale will begin at 6 a.m. and the fish fry at 10 a.m. The church is located on County Road 737 just off Mississippi 486. For additional information call 601-656-9189.

Church Anniversary

Greenfield MB Church will be having its church anniversary on March 23 at 2:30 p.m. The former pastor, L.B. Wess, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited.

Benefit Singing and Auction

Four County Benefit Committee and Crossroad Church will be hosting a benefit singing and auction for Neze Moore, cancer patient, on March 22 at Crossroad Church of God near Sebastopol. BBQ chicken plates will be sold from 10 a.m. until. Gospel singing will start at 2 p.m. with special singers Matt and Wanda Clark, Allen Anderson, Jason Price and Pete Graham. Feature group will be Southern Heritage from Philadelphia at 5 p.m. Auction at 6 p.m.

There will also be face painting, bouncy house and cake walk. Drawing for $100 bill, cedar chest and La-Z-Boy recliner. Fun day for everyone! For more information call 601-625-9966.

Food Giveaway

Mars Hill Outreach Ministry will be open Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. All first time applicants must bring ID, proof of income and proof of residency. Please contact LaTonya Smith at 601-416-2319 pr Patricia Wilson at 601-656-3549 for questions or more info.

JA Golf

Tournament

JA of Philadelphia will host a two-person scramble golf tournament. JA "Fore! the Kids" golf tournament will be March 29 at Philadelphia Country Club.

Registration will start at 8-9 a.m. and tee off at 9 a.m. The entry fee with be $120 a team. Refreshments will be provided. Plaques for flight winners.

There will be several items raffled and door prizes. Requesting local business and individuals for sponsorship. Contact Crystal Myers 601-917-9421 for information.

Friends of the Library

A meeting of "Friends of the Library" will be held at the library on March 20 at 4 p.m. One of items on the agenda will be the book sale coming up in April.

All interested persons are invited to attend along with the members of the organization.

NCHS CLASS REUNION

The Neshoba Central High School Class of 1974 will have a 40-year reunion on Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at the depot.

The Philadelphia High School Class of 1960 reunion will be April 26. Please join us for fun and fellowship. Contact: Janice Payne, 601 656-1805 or Robert Thomas, 601 656-1871.

Neshoba County Shrine Clubs Annual Barbeque Chicken Plate Sale

On Saturday, April 5 the Neshoba County Shriners will hold their annual barbeque chicken plate sale at Vowell's Marketplace/Fred's/Dirty Cheap Shopping Center.

The sale will start at 11 a.m. and will go until 1:30 p.m. The cost this year is the same as it has been for the past several years, only $7 and you will get an entire half of barbeque chicken, slaw, baked beans and roll.

Come on out and help this great organization with its annual fundraiser and enjoy some really good eating. As always the Neshoba County Shrine Club Members thank this wonderful community for its continued support of this fundraising activity.

Registration for Neshoba County Youth Football and Cheer

Neshoba County Youth Football and Cheer is offering early bird registration starting Feb. 28 and ending on July 12. Cheer registration will be 85 as opposed to $100. That includes a complete uniform. Five and 6-year-old tackle is $40 as opposed to $50 and includes the game jersey and pants.

Seven to 12-year-old is $50 as opposed to $65 and includes the game jersey and pants. A live brith certificate must be presented.

Neshoba County Youth provides game jersey and game pants for all football season to be returned at the end of the season.

Neshoba County Youth Football also provides a lunch for every child that is a part of cheer and tackle.

It also provides awards for each child at the end of the year during an awards banquet.